Ash, Russell.

Whitaker's world of facts : new for 2008 / Russell Ash. - London A&C Black Publisher Ltd., c2007. - 320 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Introduction

Time
The story of time
Time periods
The calendar

Space
The universe
The solar system 1
The solar system 2
etc.

Planet Earth
Rocks and minerals
Land features
Rivers and lakes
etc.

Life science
Trees and plants
Animal kingdom
Mammals
etc.

Science and technology
Science
The elements
Inventions
etc.

Human body
Human body
Body facts and records
Health and medicine
etc.

World history
Historical ages
Historical events
World civilization and empires
etc.

Countries of the world
World cup
Countries of the world
Cities of the world
etc.

People
Names
Families and relationships
People who changed the World
etc.

Beliefs and Ideas
Ancient religions
World religions
Sacred texts
Christianity
etc.

Conflict and crime
Weapons and forces
Wars and battles
The law
Crime

Work and home
Around the house
Toys and games
Wealth
Energy

Building and structures
Building styles
Great buildings
Skyscrapers
etc.

Transport and travel
Water transport
Land transport
Rail transport
etc.

Language and literature
Language
Communication
Books
etc.

Education and the arts
Education
Famous arts
Museums and monuments
Collecting

Music and performance
World of music
Classical music
Pop and rock
etc.

Film, TV and radio
Film facts
Blockbusters
Film winner
etc.

Sports
Sports facts
Sporting event
The Olympics
etc.



Index : p. 308-320.

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Life style
Geography

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